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Y’all remember when I used nail polish remover to print on tea towels? Well I just could not stop there. I am going to show you how monogramming a saucer with nail polish remover is super easy and a great way to add a little something to your home decor. You will be using this image transfer technique on tons of surfaces. It is quick and inexpensive. Lets get started!
So this time I printed out a monogram from the Graphics Fairy. I found that darkening it on the copy machine just once worked fine for this saucer (which was only 25 cents at the thrift store!!). Break out that professional strength (100% acetone) nail polish remover again. I find that the professional strength works better than the regular and it is just a little more expensive. Make sure your saucer is really clean. Wipe down with alcohol to remove any residue and allow to dry. Remember that only toner based copies will work with this method and monograms will need to be mirrored before printing.
Cut out the image to the size you need. Good thing that an “H” does not really have to be mirrored — yep I forgot to mirror when I copied it. Don’t forget that step for most letters….
Flip it over — copy side down and rub with nail polish remover on a cotton ball. Don’t forget that a toner based copy is the only thing that will work with this method! Wet the back really well and burnish with a credit card or other flat surface to make sure the image transfers.
Remove the paper and you are left with a CUTE little monogram.
K, let’s go over this. This saucer will now be for decoration only. Do not use for food and do not put in the dishwasher. K, I feel better.
Do you like my 25 cent saucer? What will you be monogramming a saucer with nail polish remover? The possibilities are endless with this image transfer technique!
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Ron and Connie says
It’s a good thing that tomorrow is Monday, I have to hit the thrift shops so I can make one for my house! I love that you can use acetone for this project. Thanks and yours looks beautiful!
angie says
Neat! I love anything to do with monograms. Is is permanent?
Allison Shops says
I had no idea nail polish remover would do that! Be sure to stop by AtticMag this week for a Giveaway!
One Cheap B*tch says
I am determined to try this technique this week. I don’t have a photocopy machine so I’m hoping for the best! =)
Ann says
I love your saucer!! I am certainly going to be giving this a try…maybe tonight. 🙂
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
What a super idea. Love it. Hugs, Marty
Amanda says
This is so very cool! I know nail polish remover is good at taking marks off of lots of stuff, but who knew it could be used like this? Thanks for sharing!
Nancy says
I just gotta try this. Too cool! Thanks for the tute!
Nancy
Martha says
Really clever and it looks cute!
Casual (dash) Cottage says
yes, I love it!
Leanne says
Great job Angie! I love it!
Laura says
Well! How clever are you!!? That’s really cute. Did it work the same way with the tea towel? I may need to go out and find a lil plate to monogram…
The Activity Mom says
So cool!
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
Ooooh!! That’s so pretty! How awesome that you can use this technique on porcelain!! Fun, fun, fun!! Thanks so much for linking this one up for “Brag Monday”.
Sweet Bee Cottage says
This is a great idea! I already have some ideas on mind. Thanks for sharing!
PetraB says
this is a great project, thank you for sharing
Camie at "Home is where they love you" says
I love your 25 cent saucer! This is so awesome..I have to try it.
the gypsy magpie says
What a neat idea. How did you ever come up with the whole acetone-transfer thing? It’s great! This looks like a really fun thing to do (and possibly a really addicting thing to try!)
Thanks for sharing the step-by-step instructions.
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
Who came up with the acetone thing originally I have no idea. Check this link for where I first found it…
https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2010/03/bathroom-transformation-revealed.html
{All Thingz Related} says
Very clean and simple yet WOW! Beautiful!
~Bridgette
Kaysi says
WOW!! What a great idea!!
raggygirlvintage says
Great idea, who would have know, nail polish remover!!
Tracey
Kim says
Angie, you are always coming up with cute original items – great job!
[email protected] Domestic says
I love this! I’ve wanted to do this for a while now, but didn’t really know how. Thanks for sharing! Love it!!!!
Red Door Home says
So clever. I have never heard of this before. I will have to try just for fun. Do the designs fade over time even if you don’t use the plate? Such a great idea for making custom designs. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. I hope you will come back for a second look!
Puttering in the Midwest says
I can’t wait to try this!
[email protected] says
super job! brilliant for sure!
thanks for visiting and commenting on my cupcake stand (painted) and the match holder. I’ve gotten a lot of ideas, I like it sort of as is too. 🙂
gail
Amy @ peppertowne.com says
Genius! I never knew you could do that with acetone. It turned out beautiful, I’ll have to try this myself. Thanks for the tip and thanks for stopping by peppertowne.com
Suzy says
Really cool – I have some dishes that could be put to good use with this method!
Love Where You LIve says
Wow. Who knew what nail polish could do! What type of paper did you use? Love this! cheers, -susan
Steph @ somewhatsimple says
Popping over from Tip Junkie and so glad I did! This is such fun idea!!!
Alicia ~ time worn style says
what a fabulous idea! Am going to give this a go for sure!!
alicia
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
You just have to make a toner based copy of your image. So just copy paper works like a charm! Don’t know about the image fading. It seems pretty permanent to me. I will be finding out though! Heck for 25 cents — I can risk it!
Amy says
Wow, that’s a great idea, and one that I think even I can manage to do 🙂 Love your site!
{All Thingz Related} says
Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for linking up to Anything Related!
~Bridgette
Brit @ Esbe Chic says
I found this SAME plate at DI…isn’t it so cute…we both have good taste I am thinking 😉
Holly says
That is fantastic! Love it. Love your blog! New follower!
Holly
504 Main
Jax @ AlyandAsh says
I can’t wait to try this! I am looking to make some “spring/summer” not easter decorations for the house and this is going to be one of them! I’ll link back to you when I post my project!
[email protected] says
So great! I love this tip. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
Blue Creek Home says
You are just too smart! Who would have thought. I will definitely be trying this!
Thanks
Rhonda
ClassyGal says
I love this idea!! Wouldn’t this be beautiful on a table for a wedding??!!
Michelle says
I was wondering if you think this would work for things besides letters… for instance, I was thinking I would try making one with a black and white photograph. Do you think it would work? Any tips?
Also… where do I get 100% acetone?
Thanks! You have such cool ideas!
Lynn @ Honey Darlins Corner says
I want to make a few of the plates for gifts. Could you tell me where to find the letters. I can’t seem to find them. Thank you! I LOVE this idea!
Lynn @ Honey Darlins Corner says
Thank you for the help. I found it:)
Jane says
Lovely! I have used Citra-Solv in much the same way on fabric, but never nail polish. And, never on glass. Love it! Love to learn a new technique!